Senior Manager- Client Events

About The Job

Louis Vuitton Americas is seeking a Senior Manager- Client Events. This leader will play a critical role in shaping and elevating the client experience across the Zone. This position is responsible for supporting the strategic development, coordination, and seamless execution of both in-store and out-of-store events, with a focus on High-End categories, including High Jewelry & High Watchmaking, Store Openings, special collaborations and key sporting partnerships.

Serving as a trusted partner to regional teams and cross functional stakeholders, the Senior Manager ensures that all events reflect Louis Vuitton's exceptional savoir-faire and delivers meaningful business impact. The role requires advanced event expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to lead multiple high-stakes projects with autonomy and authority.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Including but not limited to

EVENT STRATEGY & EXECUTION

• Oversee execution of in-store and out-of-store events across the Zone, ensuring all activations uphold brand guidelines and standards, focusing on events around High-End categories, including High Jewelry and High Watchmaking, Travel, Store Openings, special collaborations and projects.
• Support the planning, cross functional collaboration, and execution of tentpole high-end out-of-store events, including annual High Watch, High Jewelry and High-End programs, acting as the primary project lead and on-site contact.
• Propose innovative event formats, new concepts, and elevated guest experiences in partnership with the Senior Director of Client Events.
• Support in building and updating the annual regional activation calendar.
  
  

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

• Partner with local and global cross-functional stakeholders—including Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Client Development, and Creative Services—to ensure alignment on messaging, priorities, and operational needs.
• Support Regional Client Events Managers, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and exceptional execution.
  
  

BUDGET MANAGEMENT & REPORTING

• Manage individual event budgets, forecasting needs, and ensuring responsible allocation of resources.
• Deliver monthly budget reporting and variance analysis to the Senior Director.
• Communicate monthly budget standings to regional teams and ensure budget compliance and accuracy across the Zone.
• Partner closely with Procurement to negotiate and follow compliance.
  
  

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Maintain flawless event execution standards, vendor management, and logistical oversight, consistently delivering elevated and polished experiences.
• Balance multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining calm, clarity, and precision. Ensure all events meet operational, legal, sustainability, and brand guidelines.
  
  

Profile

The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in retail luxury event management, particularly within the High Jewelry, High Watchmaking, or similar luxury sectors, with a deep appreciation for bespoke client experiences.

• Strategic Planning & Vision: Ability to contribute to strategic event calendars and propose innovative formats that captivate and engage a discerning clientele.
• Operational Mastery: Proven ability to manage all logistical, vendor, and compliance aspects of complex events with meticulous precision.
• Collaborative Leadership: A natural leader and team player, adept at fostering productive relationships with cross-functional teams and regional partners to ensure cohesive execution.
• Financial Stewardship: Strong skills in budget development, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring optimal resource utilization and financial accountability.
• Proactive & Resilient: Thrives in a demanding environment, demonstrating proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously with grace and precision.
• Tech Savvy: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
• The candidate should also exhibit outstanding communication and influence skills, with the ability to present ideas effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Flexibility to travel as needed and work evenings and weekends in support of events.
  
  

The appointed candidate will be offered an annual salary range within USD $140,000 – $150,000, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and two retirement plans both with employer contributions.

• Please note that restrictions may apply to part-time employees
  
  

The position requires 4 days per week on site in the Louis Vuitton Corporate Office, located in the heart of Midtown, Manhattan.

Additional information

Louis Vuitton is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and prosper. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture passionate about meaningful strategies aimed at crafting an inclusive workforce.

In addition to a generous benefits package, unparalleled career development opportunities, both locally & globally, as an employee at Louis Vuitton, you can expect to be provided with industry leading training which will offer you an in-depth insight into the luxury and retail environment

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